Slovenian Team Conducts Second Practice Match with Altered Lineup
The Slovenian women’s national squad completed their second practice match with a roster featuring a mixed lineup. Coach David Gaspar utilized the opportunity to provide rest to Zala Friškovec, who was present with the team. Tina Cvijanović, also a team member, did not participate in today’s session as the replacement captain.
The lineup featured a core of just three players – Mojca Jelenc, Zoja Štirn, and Blaža Čeh – mirroring the composition of the March squad. This text details the team’s preparations for upcoming competitions. Facing off against Montenegro, the opposing team initiated the match with a strong performance, establishing a 12-point lead early on following a 70-82 defeat.
The Slovenian team responded effectively in the second half, gradually reducing the deficit. After an initial quarter where Montenegro held a three-point advantage, the Slovenians equalized at 23-23 at the start of the second quarter. This second practice match provided valuable insight into the Slovenian team’s strategy and performance as they continue to build towards future games.
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It’s disappointing to see the team lose, but these practice matches are valuable for experimentation and player rest.
What adjustments did Coach Gaspar make to the lineup during this practice match?